Stormy morning
by Melethia

Comment:
I left a detailed comment during the Challenge because it's a wonderful shot. To me, it's worth working on a little more. The curvatures of the water and sand areas are terrific. You may not have ranked highly in the Challenge itself, but with some tweaking, it would be be print-worthy, imo.

I totally emphasize with your sense of discouragement - judging results sure confuse the heck out of me most weeks. But, keep working on it - the Challenge still presents a good learning experience. Regardless of where you place still offers you the opportunity to compare your picture against others - what appeals and why. Learn from that.

Sky
by MCCullen

Comment:
Donald nailed my opinion well. Regardless, this was one of my 7's. Beautiful shot. Btw, your story backs up why I never ever go anywhere without my camera - in the "You never know....!!" philosophy.

Melting Pot
by PennyStreet

Comment:
Cripes - voters confuse me! Clouds are the star of the show, not blown-out, surrounded by fascinating silhouettes (loved the jagged shapes against the softly rounded clouds, btw!) and topped off with that bird for a teeny accent piece. For heaven's sake, what more did they want???!!!! lollll This was one of my highest vote-getters! an 8

Red sky at night
by jimsapp

Comment:
This was one of my highest scoring images (8). It's hard to believe that it didn't rank higher. You did a beautiful job capturing the colors (and that title was perfect!)

Against the Wind
by dragonlady

Comment:
Rocks - focused. Clouds - blurred. "Clouds" is the challenge, so this just doesn't work for me.

4660
by LevT

Comment:
Did you add that thin white line as a border? If so, wish you hadn't. This is one of my favorites.

Moon flower
by hajeka

Comment:
Love the 'hole in the sky' look to this (all leading back to the perfectly shot moon.) I just wish the moon was a little more off-center. Bet this score high, though.

Post Challenge comment...
Surprised that this didn't rank higher.

I scored this a 7 - the gradients from the various colors and tones of the clouds reminded me of the burl woods (?) woodcrafter tables, etc found in our shops Up North.

Message edited by author 2010-12-01 10:23:13.

St Augustine Beach
by eyeduphotos

Comment:
Darn it! This would have been a special scene but for the huge blown-out area in the upper right.

juliet
by disassociation

Comment:
A crooked horizon line and confusing title is lessening the impact of this picture for me.

Morning skylight
by thomashelgi

Comment:
The moon is clear, but much too centered in the frame. Unfortunately, the Challenge subject (clouds) are well done (and the blurred trees don't help the overall effect.)